Nationality: Finland Born the 6 december 1948 – Stockholm (Suède) – 74 years
First Grand Prix: South Africa 1978
Last Grand Prix: Australia 1986
Best Result: 1st
Best Grid Position: 1st
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Keke ROSBERG Biography
Keijo Erik Rosberg, also known as “Keke,” was born in Solna, Sweden, on December 6, 1948. His parents were both from Hamina, Finland, and his father, Lars Rosberg, was a student of veterinary science at the time. Keke was raised in a number of locations, including Lapinjärvi, Hamina, Oulu, and Iisalmi, after the family returned to Finland in 1950.
After competing in several other series, including Formula Vee, Formula Super Vee, Can-Am, Formula Atlantic, Formula Pacific, and Formula Two, Keke Rosberg made his Formula One debut at the age of 29. In just his second race with the Theodore team, he stunned the Formula One paddock by winning the non-championship BRDC International Trophy at Silverstone.
During his racing career, Rosberg competed for a number of teams, including Theodore, ATS, Wolf, and Fittipaldi. He managed to score his first point-scoring results in the 1980 season despite racing for uncompetitive teams, including a sensational podium finish at the season-opening race in Buenos Aires. However, because the cars were so uncompetitive, he frequently didn’t complete or qualify for races.
Rosberg joined the Williams squad in 1982, which was a pivotal moment in his professional development. He achieved incredible consistency and won the Drivers’ Championship that year while running an obsolete Ford DFY V8 engine. Particularly noteworthy was his triumph in the Swiss Grand Prix at Dijon-Prenois. Rosberg became the first champion and the first driver from Finland to regularly race in Formula One.
Williams’ subpar chassis and the potent but problematic Honda turbo engine defined Rosberg’s post-championship years. He failed to achieve excellent results in 1983 and 1984, with the Dallas Grand Prix serving as the year’s lone victory. Nevertheless, Rosberg chose to leave Formula One and join McLaren for his last season after the Williams team won the 1986 season.
Rosberg’s switch to McLaren did not, regrettably, have the desired impact. He was soundly defeated by his teammate, 1985 World Champion Alain Prost, since the team’s vehicle was underpowered in comparison to its competitors. After the season, Rosberg announced his retirement because he believed he had left Formula One too soon.
After quitting racing, Rosberg returned in the 1989 Spa 24 Hours and later competed for Peugeot’s sportscar team. Later, he drove for Mercedes-Benz and Opel in the German Touring Car Championship (DTM). In 1995, he finally founded his own squad, squad Rosberg, and concentrated on managing it.
Along with his racing career, Rosberg also worked as a manager for a number of Finnish drivers, notably Mika Häkkinen and JJ Lehto, a future world champion. In addition, he oversaw the career of his son Nico Rosberg, who debuted in Formula One in 2006 and won the World Championship in 2016 to become the second father-son pair to win the Formula One World Championship.
Rosberg was recognized for his unusual helmet style during his career. It had a white foundation with a blue circle on top, a blue stripe separated into rectangles and trapezoids, and a blue circle on the bottom. His son Nico began with a comparable style before switching to a new one in 2014.
Keke Rosberg, the first Finnish driver to race frequently in the competition and the first Finnish champion, had a tremendous impact on Formula One. His perseverance and talent enabled him to overcome the difficulties of competing for weak teams, and his triumph in the 1982 Drivers’ Championship cemented his legacy in the world of motorsport.
Keke ROSBERG Stats
Wins
Keke ROSBERG had 5 wins in his career
n | Year | Grand Prix | Circuit | N° | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | ||
5 | 1985 | Australia | Adelaïde | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear |
4 | 1985 | USA | Detroit | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear |
3 | 1984 | USA | Dallas | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear |
2 | 1983 | Monaco | Monaco | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear |
1 | 1982 | Switzerland | Dijon-Prenois | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear |
Podiums
Keke ROSBERG had 17 podiums in his career
n | Year | Grand Prix | Circuit | Pos | N° | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | ||
17 | 1986 | Monaco | Monaco | 2 | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear |
16 | 1985 | Australia | Adelaïde | 1 | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear |
15 | 1985 | South Africa | Kyalami | 2 | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear |
14 | 1985 | Europe | Brands Hatch | 3 | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear |
13 | 1985 | France | Le Castellet | 2 | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear |
12 | 1985 | USA | Detroit | 1 | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear |
11 | 1984 | USA | Dallas | 1 | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear |
10 | 1984 | Brazil | Jacarepagua | 2 | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear |
9 | 1983 | USA East | Detroit | 2 | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear |
8 | 1983 | Monaco | Monaco | 1 | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear |
7 | 1982 | Switzerland | Dijon-Prenois | 1 | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear |
6 | 1982 | Austria | Österreichring | 2 | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear |
5 | 1982 | Germany | Hockenheim | 3 | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear |
4 | 1982 | Netherlands | Zandvoort | 3 | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear |
3 | 1982 | Belgium | Zolder | 2 | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear |
2 | 1982 | USA West | Long Beach | 2 | 6 | Williams | FW07C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear |
1 | 1980 | Argentina | Buenos Aires | 3 | 21 | Fittipaldi | F7 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear |
Pole positions
Keke ROSBERG had 5 pole positions in his F1 career
n | Year | Grand Prix | Circuit | N° | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | ||
5 | 1986 | Germany | Hockenheim | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear |
4 | 1985 | Britain | Silverstone | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear |
3 | 1985 | France | Le Castellet | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear |
2 | 1983 | Brazil | Jacarepagua | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear |
1 | 1982 | Britain | Brands Hatch | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear |
Grands Prix started
Keke ROSBERG has started 114 Grands Prix in his career
n | Year | Grand Prix | Team | N° | Constructor | Engine | Tyre | Grid | Race | |||
114 | 1986 | Australia | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 7 | ab | Tyre |
113 | 1986 | Mexico | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 11 | ab | Puncture |
112 | 1986 | Portugal | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 7 | ab | Engine |
111 | 1986 | Italy | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 8 | 4 | |
110 | 1986 | Austria | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 3 | 9 | Electrics |
109 | 1986 | Hungary | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 5 | ab | Suspension |
108 | 1986 | Germany | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 1 | 5 | Out of fuel |
107 | 1986 | Britain | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 5 | ab | Gearbox |
106 | 1986 | France | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 7 | 4 | |
105 | 1986 | USA | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 9 | ab | Transmission |
104 | 1986 | Canada | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 6 | 4 | |
103 | 1986 | Belgium | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 8 | ab | Engine |
102 | 1986 | Monaco | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 9 | 2 | |
101 | 1986 | San Marino | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 6 | 5 | Out of fuel |
100 | 1986 | Spain | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 5 | 4 | |
99 | 1986 | Brazil | Marlboro McLaren International | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 7 | ab | Engine |
98 | 1985 | Australia | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 3 | 1 | |
97 | 1985 | South Africa | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 3 | 2 | |
96 | 1985 | Europe | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 4 | 3 | |
95 | 1985 | Belgium | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 10 | 4 | |
94 | 1985 | Italy | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 2 | ab | Cylinder head gasket |
93 | 1985 | Netherlands | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 2 | ab | Engine |
92 | 1985 | Austria | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 4 | ab | Oil pressure |
91 | 1985 | Germany | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 4 | 12 | Brakes |
90 | 1985 | Britain | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 1 | ab | Exhaust |
89 | 1985 | France | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 1 | 2 | |
88 | 1985 | USA | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 5 | 1 | |
87 | 1985 | Canada | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 8 | 4 | |
86 | 1985 | Monaco | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 7 | 8 | |
85 | 1985 | San Marino | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 2 | ab | Throttle |
84 | 1985 | Portugal | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 3 | ab | Accident |
83 | 1985 | Brazil | Canon Williams Honda Team | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 2 | ab | Turbo |
82 | 1984 | Portugal | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09B | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 4 | ab | Engine |
81 | 1984 | Europe | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09B | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 4 | ab | Pile-up |
80 | 1984 | Italy | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09B | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 6 | ab | Engine |
79 | 1984 | Netherlands | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09B | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 7 | 8 | Out of fuel |
78 | 1984 | Austria | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09B | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 9 | ab | Handling |
77 | 1984 | Germany | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09B | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 19 | ab | Electrics |
76 | 1984 | Britain | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09B | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 5 | ab | Engine |
75 | 1984 | USA | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 8 | 1 | |
74 | 1984 | USA East | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 21 | ab | Exhaust |
73 | 1984 | Canada | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 15 | ab | Fuel pump |
72 | 1984 | Monaco | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 10 | 4 | |
71 | 1984 | France | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 4 | 6 | |
70 | 1984 | San Marino | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 3 | ab | Electrics |
69 | 1984 | Belgium | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 3 | 4 | Out of fuel |
68 | 1984 | South Africa | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 2 | ab | Transmission |
67 | 1984 | Brazil | Williams Grand Prix Engineering | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 9 | 2 | |
66 | 1983 | South Africa | TAG Williams Team | 1 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 6 | 5 | |
65 | 1983 | Europe | TAG Williams Team | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 16 | ab | Engine |
64 | 1983 | Italy | TAG Williams Team | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 16 | 11 | 1mn penalty |
63 | 1983 | Netherlands | TAG Williams Team | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 23 | ab | Ignition |
62 | 1983 | Austria | TAG Williams Team | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 15 | 8 | |
61 | 1983 | Germany | TAG Williams Team | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 12 | 10 | |
60 | 1983 | Britain | TAG Williams Team | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 13 | 11 | |
59 | 1983 | Canada | TAG Williams Team | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 9 | 4 | |
58 | 1983 | USA East | TAG Williams Team | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 12 | 2 | |
57 | 1983 | Belgium | TAG Williams Team | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 9 | 5 | |
56 | 1983 | Monaco | TAG Williams Team | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 5 | 1 | |
55 | 1983 | San Marino | TAG Williams Team | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 11 | 4 | |
54 | 1983 | France | TAG Williams Team | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 16 | 5 | |
53 | 1983 | USA West | TAG Williams Team | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 3 | ab | Collision |
52 | 1983 | Brazil | TAG Williams Team | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 1 | dsq | Push start |
51 | 1982 | Las Vegas | TAG Williams Team | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 6 | 5 | |
50 | 1982 | Italy | TAG Williams Team | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 7 | 8 | |
49 | 1982 | Switzerland | TAG Williams Team | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 8 | 1 | |
48 | 1982 | Austria | TAG Williams Team | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 6 | 2 | |
47 | 1982 | Germany | TAG Williams Team | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 9 | 3 | |
46 | 1982 | France | TAG Williams Team | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 10 | 5 | |
45 | 1982 | Britain | TAG Williams Team | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 1 | ab | Fuel pressure |
44 | 1982 | Netherlands | TAG Williams Team | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 7 | 3 | |
43 | 1982 | Canada | TAG Williams Team | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 7 | ab | Gearbox |
42 | 1982 | USA East | TAG Williams Team | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 3 | 4 | |
41 | 1982 | Monaco | TAG Williams Team | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 6 | ab | Suspension |
40 | 1982 | Belgium | TAG Williams Team | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 3 | 2 | |
39 | 1982 | USA West | TAG Williams Team | 6 | Williams | FW07C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 8 | 2 | |
38 | 1982 | Brazil | TAG Williams Team | 6 | Williams | FW07C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 3 | dsq | Weight infringement |
37 | 1982 | South Africa | TAG Williams Team | 6 | Williams | FW07C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 7 | 5 | |
36 | 1981 | Las Vegas | Fittipaldi Automotive | 20 | Fittipaldi | F8C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Pirelli | 20 | 10 | |
35 | 1981 | Britain | Fittipaldi Automotive | 20 | Fittipaldi | F8C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Michelin | 16 | ab | Suspension |
34 | 1981 | France | Fittipaldi Automotive | 20 | Fittipaldi | F8C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Michelin | 17 | ab | Suspension |
33 | 1981 | Spain | Fittipaldi Automotive | 20 | Fittipaldi | F8C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Michelin | 15 | 12 | |
32 | 1981 | Belgium | Fittipaldi Automotive | 20 | Fittipaldi | F8C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Avon | 11 | ab | Gearbox |
31 | 1981 | San Marino | Fittipaldi Automotive | 20 | Fittipaldi | F8C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Avon | 15 | ab | Engine |
30 | 1981 | Argentina | Fittipaldi Automotive | 20 | Fittipaldi | F8C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Michelin | 8 | ab | Fuel pump |
29 | 1981 | Brazil | Fittipaldi Automotive | 20 | Fittipaldi | F8C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Michelin | 12 | 9 | |
28 | 1981 | USA West | Fittipaldi Automotive | 20 | Fittipaldi | F8C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Michelin | 16 | ab | Ignition |
27 | 1980 | USA East | Skol Fittipaldi Team | 21 | Fittipaldi | F8 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 14 | 10 | |
26 | 1980 | Canada | Skol Fittipaldi Team | 21 | Fittipaldi | F8 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 6 | 9 | |
25 | 1980 | Italy | Skol Fittipaldi Team | 21 | Fittipaldi | F8 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 11 | 5 | |
24 | 1980 | Austria | Skol Fittipaldi Team | 21 | Fittipaldi | F8 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 11 | 16 | |
23 | 1980 | Germany | Skol Fittipaldi Team | 21 | Fittipaldi | F8 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 8 | ab | Wheel bearing |
22 | 1980 | France | Skol Fittipaldi Team | 21 | Fittipaldi | F7 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 23 | ab | Accident |
21 | 1980 | Belgium | Skol Fittipaldi Team | 21 | Fittipaldi | F7 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 21 | 7 | |
20 | 1980 | USA West | Skol Fittipaldi Team | 21 | Fittipaldi | F7 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 22 | ab | Overheating |
19 | 1980 | South Africa | Skol Fittipaldi Team | 21 | Fittipaldi | F7 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 23 | ab | Accident |
18 | 1980 | Brazil | Skol Fittipaldi Team | 21 | Fittipaldi | F7 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 15 | 9 | |
17 | 1980 | Argentina | Skol Fittipaldi Team | 21 | Fittipaldi | F7 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 13 | 3 | |
16 | 1979 | USA East | Olympus Cameras Wolf Racing | 20 | Wolf | WR8/9 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 12 | ab | Accident |
15 | 1979 | Italy | Olympus Cameras Wolf Racing | 20 | Wolf | WR8 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 23 | ab | Engine |
14 | 1979 | Netherlands | Olympus Cameras Wolf Racing | 20 | Wolf | WR9 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 8 | ab | Valve |
13 | 1979 | Austria | Olympus Cameras Wolf Racing | 20 | Wolf | WR9 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 12 | ab | Electrics |
12 | 1979 | Germany | Olympus Cameras Wolf Racing | 20 | Wolf | WR8 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 17 | ab | Oil pressure |
11 | 1979 | Britain | Olympus Cameras Wolf Racing | 20 | Wolf | WR7 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 14 | ab | Fuel injection |
10 | 1979 | France | Olympus Cameras Wolf Racing | 20 | Wolf | WR8 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 16 | 9 | |
9 | 1978 | Canada | ATS Racing Team | 10 | ATS | D1 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 21 | nc | |
8 | 1978 | USA East | ATS Racing Team | 10 | ATS | D1 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 15 | ab | Gearbox |
7 | 1978 | Netherlands | Theodore Racing Hong Kong | 32 | Wolf | WR4 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 24 | ab | Runway exit |
6 | 1978 | Austria | Theodore Racing Hong Kong | 32 | Wolf | WR3 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 25 | nc | |
5 | 1978 | Germany | Theodore Racing Hong Kong | 32 | Wolf | WR3 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 19 | 10 | |
4 | 1978 | Britain | ATS Racing Team | 10 | ATS | HS1 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 22 | ab | Suspension |
3 | 1978 | France | ATS Racing Team | 10 | ATS | HS1 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 26 | 16 | |
2 | 1978 | Sweden | ATS Racing Team | 10 | ATS | HS1 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 23 | 15 | |
1 | 1978 | South Africa | Theodore Racing Hong Kong | 32 | Theodore | TR1 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 24 | ab | Engine |
Teammates
Keke ROSBERG had 10 teammates in his career
10 drivers | GP | First Year | Last Year |
MASS Jochen | 3 | 1978 | |
FITTIPALDI Emerson | 14 | 1980 | |
SERRA Chico | 15 | 1981 | |
REUTEMANN Carlos | 2 | 1982 | |
ANDRETTI Mario | 1 | 1982 | |
DALY Derek | 12 | 1982 | |
LAFFITE Jacques | 31 | 1983 | 1984 |
PALMER Jonathan | 1 | 1983 | |
MANSELL Nigel | 16 | 1985 | |
PROST Alain | 16 | 1986 | |
Result by Grand Prix
n | Grand Prix | Involvement | Win | Pole position | Fastest lap | Podium | Point |
1 | Argentina | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.00 |
2 | Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 |
3 | Austria | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.00 |
4 | Belgium | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.00 |
5 | Brazil | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.00 |
6 | Britain | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Canada | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
8 | Europe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.00 |
9 | France | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14.00 |
10 | Germany | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.00 |
11 | Hungary | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | Italy | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 |
13 | Las Vegas | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
14 | Mexico | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Monaco | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16.50 |
16 | Netherlands | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.00 |
17 | Portugal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
18 | San Marino | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 |
19 | South Africa | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10.00 |
20 | Spain | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
21 | Sweden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
22 | Switzerland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 |
23 | USA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18.00 |
24 | USA East | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 |
25 | USA West | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.00 |
Seasons
Keke ROSBERG has raced 9 seasons in his career
Year | Constructor | Engine | WC | GP | Win | Pole | F.lap | Pod | Pts | Ave | Laps | Kms | Laps | Kms |
1986 | McLaren | TAG Porsche | 6 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22.00 | 1.38 | 86 | 397 | 697 | 3 168 |
1985 | Williams | Honda | 3 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 40.00 | 2.50 | 231 | 1 017 | 736 | 3 329 |
1984 | Williams | Honda | 8 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20.50 | 1.28 | 33 | 133 | 583 | 2 501 |
1983 | Williams | Honda Ford Cosworth |
5 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 27.00 | 1.80 | 82 | 282 | 829 | 4 007 |
1982 | Williams | Ford Cosworth | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 44.00 | 2.93 | 80 | 337 | 941 | 4 190 |
1981 | Fittipaldi | Ford Cosworth | nc | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 348 | 1 408 |
1980 | Fittipaldi | Ford Cosworth | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.00 | 0.55 | 0 | 0 | 531 | 2 667 |
1979 | Wolf | Ford Cosworth | nc | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 261 | 1 280 |
1978 | Wolf ATS Theodore |
Ford Cosworth | nc | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 379 | 1 902 |
Retirement / DNF / Abandon
Keke ROSBERG had 57 retirements in his career
n | Year | Grand Prix | Grid | N° | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | Lap | Retirement | ||
57 | 1986 | Australia | 7 | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 62 | Tyre |
56 | 1986 | Mexico | 11 | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 32 | Puncture |
55 | 1986 | Portugal | 7 | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 41 | Engine |
54 | 1986 | Austria | 3 | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 47 | Electrics |
53 | 1986 | Hungary | 5 | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 34 | Suspension |
52 | 1986 | Germany | 1 | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 43 | Out of fuel |
51 | 1986 | Britain | 5 | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 7 | Gearbox |
50 | 1986 | USA | 9 | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 12 | Transmission |
49 | 1986 | Belgium | 8 | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 6 | Engine |
48 | 1986 | San Marino | 6 | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 58 | Out of fuel |
47 | 1986 | Brazil | 7 | 2 | McLaren | MP4/2C | TAG Porsche | V6 t | Goodyear | 6 | Engine |
46 | 1985 | Italy | 2 | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 44 | Cylinder head gasket |
45 | 1985 | Netherlands | 2 | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 20 | Engine |
44 | 1985 | Austria | 4 | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 4 | Oil pressure |
43 | 1985 | Germany | 4 | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 61 | Brakes |
42 | 1985 | Britain | 1 | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 21 | Exhaust |
41 | 1985 | San Marino | 2 | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 23 | Throttle |
40 | 1985 | Portugal | 3 | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 16 | Accident |
39 | 1985 | Brazil | 2 | 6 | Williams | FW10 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 10 | Turbo |
38 | 1984 | Portugal | 4 | 6 | Williams | FW09B | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 39 | Engine |
37 | 1984 | Europe | 4 | 6 | Williams | FW09B | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 0 | Pile-up |
36 | 1984 | Italy | 6 | 6 | Williams | FW09B | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 8 | Engine |
35 | 1984 | Netherlands | 7 | 6 | Williams | FW09B | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 68 | Out of fuel |
34 | 1984 | Austria | 9 | 6 | Williams | FW09B | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 15 | Handling |
33 | 1984 | Germany | 19 | 6 | Williams | FW09B | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 10 | Electrics |
32 | 1984 | Britain | 5 | 6 | Williams | FW09B | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 5 | Engine |
31 | 1984 | USA East | 21 | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 47 | Exhaust |
30 | 1984 | Canada | 15 | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 32 | Fuel pump |
29 | 1984 | San Marino | 3 | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 2 | Electrics |
28 | 1984 | Belgium | 3 | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 69 | Out of fuel |
27 | 1984 | South Africa | 2 | 6 | Williams | FW09 | Honda | V6 t | Goodyear | 51 | Transmission |
26 | 1983 | Europe | 16 | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 43 | Engine |
25 | 1983 | Netherlands | 23 | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 53 | Ignition |
24 | 1983 | USA West | 3 | 1 | Williams | FW08C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 25 | Collision |
23 | 1982 | Britain | 1 | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 50 | Fuel pressure |
22 | 1982 | Canada | 7 | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 52 | Gearbox |
21 | 1982 | Monaco | 6 | 6 | Williams | FW08 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 64 | Suspension |
20 | 1981 | Britain | 16 | 20 | Fittipaldi | F8C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Michelin | 56 | Suspension |
19 | 1981 | France | 17 | 20 | Fittipaldi | F8C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Michelin | 11 | Suspension |
18 | 1981 | Belgium | 11 | 20 | Fittipaldi | F8C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Avon | 10 | Gearbox |
17 | 1981 | San Marino | 15 | 20 | Fittipaldi | F8C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Avon | 14 | Engine |
16 | 1981 | Argentina | 8 | 20 | Fittipaldi | F8C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Michelin | 4 | Fuel pump |
15 | 1981 | USA West | 16 | 20 | Fittipaldi | F8C | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Michelin | 41 | Ignition |
14 | 1980 | Germany | 8 | 21 | Fittipaldi | F8 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 8 | Wheel bearing |
13 | 1980 | France | 23 | 21 | Fittipaldi | F7 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 8 | Accident |
12 | 1980 | USA West | 22 | 21 | Fittipaldi | F7 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 58 | Overheating |
11 | 1980 | South Africa | 23 | 21 | Fittipaldi | F7 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 58 | Accident |
10 | 1979 | USA East | 12 | 20 | Wolf | WR8/9 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 20 | Accident |
9 | 1979 | Italy | 23 | 20 | Wolf | WR8 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 41 | Engine |
8 | 1979 | Netherlands | 8 | 20 | Wolf | WR9 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 33 | Valve |
7 | 1979 | Austria | 12 | 20 | Wolf | WR9 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 15 | Electrics |
6 | 1979 | Germany | 17 | 20 | Wolf | WR8 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 29 | Oil pressure |
5 | 1979 | Britain | 14 | 20 | Wolf | WR7 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 44 | Fuel injection |
4 | 1978 | USA East | 15 | 10 | ATS | D1 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 21 | Gearbox |
3 | 1978 | Netherlands | 24 | 32 | Wolf | WR4 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 21 | Runway exit |
2 | 1978 | Britain | 22 | 10 | ATS | HS1 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 59 | Suspension |
1 | 1978 | South Africa | 24 | 32 | Theodore | TR1 | Ford Cosworth | V8 | Goodyear | 14 | Engine |